From running $40 bootcamps in a park to leading Australia’s #1 and biggest fitness education company - Mark sits down with Clean Health founder Daine McDonald for a raw conversation about growth, setbacks, and what it actually takes to succeed in fitness and in life.

This episode isn’t about business tactics - it’s about the mindset and habits behind real progress. Daine and Mark talk through the moments that shaped their careers, the mistakes they made along the way, and the lessons anyone can apply whether your goal is fat loss, building muscle, or improving your life outside the gym.

You’ll hear:

• How Daine went from a struggling young PT to one of the most respected coaches in the country
• The mindset shift that took him from “going through the motions” to mastering his craft
• Why constantly chasing new shiny ideas (in business or fitness) keeps you stuck
• Why fundamentals always beat shortcuts
• How Mark and Daine approach long-term progress, discipline, and staying consistent
• What AI and new tech really mean for the future of health and fitness
• The routines, habits, and decision-making frameworks that help them level up year after year

Whether you’re trying to get fitter, stay motivated, or build confidence in your own journey, this episode gives you the behind-the-scenes perspective most people never hear.

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In this episode, Mark and Lauren unveil VRTO - their brand-new joint fitness app designed to bring the best of both worlds into one powerful platform.

They break down the features that make VRTO a true game changer, including:

🔥 Adaptive Training Programs

Personalised to your goal, experience level and weekly schedule

3, 4, or 5-day options

Move training days around to match real life

“Express Mode” for fast, effective sessions when you’re short on time

🍽️ Nutrition Your Way

Full meal-plan creation with thousands of recipes

Filters for preferences (veg, vegan, etc.), meal swaps and shopping lists

Built-in macro tracking, barcode scanning and the flexibility to switch between meal plans and tracking whenever you want

📊 Smart Weekly Check-Ins

Biofeedback-driven adjustments for plateaus, progress and adherence

Coaching logic that helps you stay consistent and make the right changes at the right time

🧠 One App, Everything You Need

Training, nutrition, habits, cycle tracking and more - all in one place, designed to evolve with you through every season of life.

If you want the first look at VRTO and access to exclusive founding-member pricing, join the waitlist via the link in Mark or Lauren’s Instagram bio and follow @vrto.app.

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In this episode, Coach Mark Carroll dives deep into the reality behind achieving big goals — it’s not always easy, and it’s not meant to be. Using a fresh tattoo session as a metaphor, Mark unpacks what it means to suffer with purpose and why pushing through discomfort is where true results are found.

Whether you’re on a fat loss journey, chasing a personal best, or building mental resilience, this episode is a reminder that hard days are part of the process — and that’s exactly where your strength is built.

What You’ll Hear:

• Why “doing hard things” builds self-esteem and momentum
• The truth about challenge: why results often come after the hardest moments
• How to navigate the tough days without giving up
• The mindset shift from “it’s too hard” to “I’ve come so far”
• The power of knowing your why when motivation fades
• What it really means to suffer with purpose — and why it’s worth it

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